Description
High Altitude Stollen is a festive German Christmas bread that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. This rich, buttery loaf is packed with candied fruits and nuts, creating a delightful blend of flavors. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this stollen will impress your guests and fill your home with the cozy aroma of spices. With its stunning appearance and irresistible taste, it’s a must-have centerpiece for any festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 cup mixed candied fruits (lemon & orange peel)
- ½ cup chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: Warm milk to about 110°F, stir in sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3. Create Dough: Add melted butter and yeast mixture to dry ingredients. Mix until shaggy dough forms; knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- 4. Add Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in candied fruits and nuts evenly.
- 5. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap in a warm spot. Let rise until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into an oval loaf on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- 7. Cool & Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg